Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Multipolar World
In history books as well as in politics every story is shaped by where one chooses to begin the tale. The current fighting in Ukraine, which many observers believe to already be what might be considered the opening phase of World War 3, is just such a development. Did the seeds of conflict arise subsequent to Russian leader Mikhail...
Russia’s Winter Offensive and NATO’s Response
Russia has decided to use the force necessary in Ukraine. The Russians have begun to destroy the Ukrainian lines of communications — the power grid, bridges, roads and railroads — without which Ukraine’s forces can’t be resupplied. Once the destruction of the lines of communication is completed, Russia’s army, particularly its...
Will the Death of a Chief Diplomat Change Anything in Belarus?
Even before Makei’s sudden death, it was hard to see how Minsk could ever return to its multi-vector foreign policy as long as Lukashenko remains in power, not to mention while the fighting rages in Ukraine. …read more Source:: Carnegie Endowment for International...
A Paradigm Shift: EU-Russia Relations After the War in Ukraine
The EU must build a new set of ambitious policies that treats Russia as a major threat to peace and stability in Europe, while continuing to engage with its people. A longer-term Russia strategy begins with a “Ukraine First” policy. …read more Source:: Carnegie Endowment for International...
The Best Path To Peace Is Not Talks With Putin, But Helping Ukraine To Win This War
The Best Path To Peace Is Not Talks With Putin, But Helping Ukraine To Win This War Rachel Moltz Mon, 11/28/2022 – 12:01 Timothy Garton Ash Off Wed, 11/23/2022 – 11:39Hoover Daily Report 2 The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/23/peace-talks-putin-helping… Off Off International Affairs Russia 2 1 Off Off Main...
Fauci’s Back…And He Wants You To Take The Shot!
No longer fearing the wrath of a Republican-controlled Senate, Tony “The Science” Fauci is settling into his post-retirement gig: making the rounds on mainstream news outlets hectoring Americans about taking more boosters. He’s even threatening that schools might “need” to be shut down again. Also today: Republicans...
The implications of global multi-crises for EU-Africa relations in the food security domain
Although food insecurity had been worsening in Africa well before Russia´s invasion of Ukraine, the war is triggering more attention and spurring international and European initiatives. Both Africa and the EU share the concern that actions are needed to support not only emergency responses, but also structural solutions for food insecurity in...
Kremlin energy blackmail. 274th day of the war
On 23 November, the Russians launched another massive attack on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure facilities. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the total number of missile strikes was 78. The defenders were to shoot down 51 of the 67 cruise missiles used by the enemy and 5 of the 10 Lancet strike drones. The main target of the...
Russia’s War on Ukraine: Two Inconvenient Truths for the EU
Following a spectacular counteroffensive and the retaking of Kherson, the war in Europe’s east has moved into a new phase. The immediate focus is now shifting to the chilling effects of winter – both on the frontline and on Western morale. However, this must not prevent the EU and its member states from confronting two key – and unavoidable...
AP Editor Said She ‘Can’t Imagine’ A US Intelligence Official Being Wrong
The Associated Press journalist who reported a US intelligence official’s false claim that Russia had launched missiles at Poland last week has been fired. As we discussed previously, AP’s anonymously sourced report which said “A senior US intelligence official says Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two...
